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Lil Nas X: MONTERO REVIEW by Ivaylo S.

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The fear of being a one-hit wonder is a powerful thing. Usually, artists find themselves suffering from Difficult Second Album Syndrome, but on MONTERO , Lil Nas X's full length debut, he battles with it consistently. And how could he not? After countless remixes and a single that popped off on every single chart in the world, one cannot help but understand his frustrations. On the Elton John-composed One of Me , he tells us how 'word on the block is you fell off and I'm just sayin', if it ain't 'Old Town Road ', Lil Nassy ain't playin.'  Well, that's certainly not the case after this release. Full of impressive production(thank you Kanye among others), catchy lyrics and brutally honest thoughts, MONTERO fulfills its mission in life perfectly. Lil Nas X is not just Old Town Road anymore. Instead, he is a man full of confidence and creativty on Industry Baby , an anthem worthy of being played on the biggest speakers one can find! He also acknowl